Irwin Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Irwin Family Foundation is a private foundation in Westchester, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.7 million in 4 grants; the typical grant was $312,500 and the largest $1.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.7 million
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$312,500
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$10.4 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $625,000 the year before.
33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $525,000 | 2 | $9.6 million |
| 2024 | $625,000 | 2 | $10.5 million |
| 2025 | $1.7 million | 4 | $10.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Robert W Lynch 2825 Denton Court, Weschester, IL 60154 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (708) 751-5597 |
| What to submit | No formal application process. |
What Irwin Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 4 | $1.7 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois Philanthropy Center | New academic center | $1.0 million |
| University of Illinois Philanthropy Center | New building | $500,000 |
| Glenwood Academy | Scholarships | $125,000 |
| Eastern Illinois University Foundation | Scholarships | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jacques Murphy
- Robert W Lynch
- Robert E Hamilton
- Jacqueline Pipher
Questions people ask
Does Irwin Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Irwin Family Foundation give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $312,500.
Who runs Irwin Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jacques Murphy (Trustee), Robert W Lynch (Trustee), Robert E Hamilton (Trustee) and Jacqueline Pipher (Trustee).
What does Irwin Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.